A Little Volunteering Goes A Long way

Last summer before Alex was born, a coworker informed me of a big consignment event called the "Kids Exchange". It is an awesome event held twice a year at the Fairgrounds and this year I decided to volunteer. My first shift was on the first day that people were able to drop items off. I was assigned to the stroller section which means people would drop off their stroller(s) to me and I would organize them (double stroller, jogger stroller, travel system, etc.). I was glad I got this area as Charles wanted a jogging stroller so it allowed me stake out the good ones. However, it also meant that I had to handle/touch EVERY SINGLE STROLLER that was dropped off. I touched at least 100 strollers during this 3 hour time span. While I enjoyed myself, driving home all I could think about was "You gotta wash your hands, you gotta wash your hands."

Volunteering allowed me and Charles to shop early (ahead of the public sale). It was upon our arrival that I remembered last year seeing people with shopping carts, toy wagon, portable hanging racks, anything on wheels, for them to carry all there stuff around. Charles and I looked at each other and laughed. While we didn't bring anything for our stuff, we did have a plan for what we wanted to purchase....high chairs, jogging stroller, car seat, exersaucer. I'm pleased to say we walked away with it all!!! Nothing over $30.

I returned for my final shift on Sunday. Sorting day. Yikes, that's another experience. Let's just say I was tired when I went home!

I organized all of these. When I returned a day and a half later, this entire area was full and extended.

More good stuff!

"POOP happens" but look how cool I am!

My FIRST high chair!

Please put my food rrrright here.

You're too slow, let me see that spoon.

How can one be so happy with a messy face like this?

I'm learning at a young age, you gotta hold on when dad's driving. Just kidding he's a safe driver.

"For real Aunt Kim?"

"Hey, what's this new thing joining me in my crib?" I see my friend Mr. Monkey, Mr. Lion, Mr. Giraffe